Happiness and GDP
Diane challenges the Easterlin Paradox claim that increased GDP per capita does not lead to increased happiness. She argues that there is a correlation between GDP growth and happiness, and highlights the importance of microeconomic factors such as unemployment and mental health. The implications of these concerns on measuring well-being and living in a less materialistic world are also discussed.In this clip
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Diane Coyle on GDP
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